I am especially indebted to a 10th grade English teacher who encouraged me to read great works of literature.

I think that Congress's ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.

The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel of our Constitution.

The most important quality for a judge is open- mindedness to the arguments.

I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.

Good judges develop certain habits of mind. One of those habits of mind is the habit of delaying reaching conclusions until everything has been considered.

If you want know what sort of a justice I would make, then look at what sort of a judge I have been.

In order to have a society in which public issues can be openly and vigorously debated, it is not necessary to allow the brutalization of innocent victims.

Private religious speech can't be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech.

I think that what my parents taught me about hard work, optimism and education still holds true.

I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.

Nothing overdone, nothing racy, which made her all the more alluring.

Asking 'why' only makes us feel hopeless. Asking 'how' points the way forward, and shows us what we must do

Let me go!” I screamed, but it was a wasted effort. Dean was determined to hold me. Determined never to lose his grip.“I’m never going to let you go again.

We are like some particle in motion always moving and meeting other particle.

We can have enhanced devolution - greater powers in Scotland - but within the strength, security and stability of the United Kingdom, and I think that's what most Scots want.

Laughter is eternity if joy is real.

The causal body is the most ancient and timeless part of a person. It has the capacity to know and do things that the physical mind and body cannot.

Control of vibrato helps your musical expression.

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.

I don't want people to sit and process the song. I want them to just let them bathe over them.